by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how OIT ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in dental support.
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OIT was ranked #39 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for dental support majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dental Support Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Dental Support Services Schools | 39 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oregon Institute of Technology handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in dental support services. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of dental support students who receive their bachelor's degree at OIT is $66,691. This is higher than $60,171, which is the national median for all dental support bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at OIT, dental support students borrow a median amount of $35,469 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,290 for all dental support majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at OIT paid an average of $742 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $233 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,492 | $33,397 |
| Fees | $2,195 | $2,195 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,604 | $11,604 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,632 | $3,632 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 dental support majors earned their bachelor's degree from OIT. Of these graduates, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at OIT are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in dental support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the OIT dental support bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the OIT Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dental support majors at Oregon Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 231 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 35 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 9 |
| Public Health | 5 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.